Sriracha Bigos Fusion (Printable Format)

Smoky meats and tangy sauerkraut meld with a warming chili kick for a hearty, fusion-style winter dish.

# What's Needed:

→ Meats

01 - 10.5 oz pork shoulder, cut into 0.8 inch cubes
02 - 7 oz smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz bacon or smoked lardons, diced

→ Vegetables & Fruit

04 - 17.6 oz sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
05 - 10.5 oz white cabbage, shredded
06 - 1 large onion, diced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced
09 - 3.5 oz mushrooms, sliced

→ Pantry & Condiments

10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
11 - 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
12 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
13 - 1 tsp caraway seeds
14 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
15 - 1 bay leaf
16 - 1 tsp dried marjoram
17 - 1 2/3 cups beef or vegetable stock
18 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until golden and crisp.
02 - Add pork shoulder cubes and brown on all sides. Stir in sliced kielbasa and cook for 2–3 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
04 - Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, caraway seeds, and dried marjoram. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add sliced mushrooms, diced apple, sauerkraut, and shredded cabbage. Mix thoroughly.
06 - Pour in stock, add bay leaf, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
07 - Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently over low heat for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
08 - Uncover, stir in Sriracha sauce, and simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to thicken and develop flavors.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning or Sriracha as desired. Remove bay leaf before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For a milder version, reduce Sriracha or serve it on the side.
  • This stew tastes even better the next day refrigerate overnight and reheat gently.
03 -
  • For a milder version, reduce Sriracha or serve it on the side.
  • This stew tastes even better the next day refrigerate overnight and reheat gently.
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